If you love road trips, by now, you’ve figured out that Waze can help shave some time off your trip, and that the AAA app can help if you run into trouble along the way. And while those apps are some of our go-tos, there are a number of other awesome road trip apps out there that are worth downloading. From apps to help you plan the ultimate getaway to ones that help you find a bathroom when you need one, here are a few of our faves. Added bonus? They're all free and available on Android and iOS.

RoadtrippersThe key to any great road trip is a great plan. Input your starting location and destination into Roadtrippers along with the dates you plan to depart and arrive, and the app will help you craft the ultimate journey. It makes route recommendations and offers suggestions for attractions, natural wonders, and weird stuff you just have to see along the way. When you’re ready to call it a day, it can even help you find a nearby hotel.

iExitDon’t settle for a fast-food burger when what you really want to eat is just a few exits away. iExit shows you what exits are coming up along the route you’re driving and a list of what you’ll find when you get there. Even better, the app has integrations with GasBuddy to give you real-time gas prices at each exit, Yelp for restaurants reviews, and Travel Coupons for same-day discounts on hotels.

PlugshareElectric cars are getting more and more prevalent, but unlike their gas-powered counterparts, you can’t exactly charge them anywhere. Plugshare has a database of more than 50,000 electric vehicle chargers around the United States. You can plan your trip before you set out using the company’s website, and then find a charging station while you’re on the road using the mobile app.

Arizona's Painted Desert lives up to its name, but it's only one small part of an ochre stretch of the Southwest—one of our favorite drives in the entire country. On a cross-country trip, there's a leisurely way from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon's South Rim that passes by the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon, Navajo Nation, and (finally) the Painted Desert before finishing at the GC. Give yourself at least four days (better yet, a week) and follow I-15 away from the neon and toward all the pinks, purples, and dusty reds of Arizona and Utah.

Where to stop: So many options. Make Springdale, Utah, outside Zion your first base camp and take a half-day private tour of the national park before a spa day at the ultra-luxe Amangiri resort. Save time for a boat tour of Lake Powell, and for photo opps of otherworldly Antelope Canyon.

Where to eat: Flagstaff, catering to a college crowd, has an interesting food scene going on with plenty of vegan, gluten-free, and locavore options; a burgeoning craft brew scene; and a place that makes killer churros (Criollo Latin Kitchen).

Florida’s Overseas Highway is a 127.5-mile highway that connects Miami to Key West. It’s about a four-hour drive across countless coral and limestone islets, so take your time and stop often to sightsee, picnic, kayak, or swim. Watch out for the 7-Mile Bridge: a long, narrow bridge that makes you feel like you’re soaring over the water.

Where to stay: [The Inn at Key West] (http://theinnatkeywest.com), on the quieter northern edges of the town, is comfortably away from the hubbub of Duval Street. It has a pool (a rare amenity in the Keys) and a poolside tiki bar.

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The Pacific Coast Highway, or PCH, is a cliff-hugging, exhilarating 123-mile drive along the central California coast—one of the country’s most scenic roads. Start in San Francisco and drive past charming coastal towns like Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Where to stop: In Big Sur, to take a photo of the Bixby Bridge, one of the tallest concrete bridges in the world. About a mile and a half south of the bridge, pull over at Pfeiffer Beach in Point Sur State Park to sunbathe on its silky white sands.

Where to eat: Grab a classic loaf of sourdough from [Boudin Bakery] (https://www.boudinbakery.com) for a picnic along the way.

Where to stay: The Hyatt Regency Monterey recently benefitted from a $60 million renovation. It's well placed on a sprawling 22-acres right next to a championship 18-hole golf course.

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There’s nothing like a northern New England coastal drive, dotted with impossibly quaint seaside villages. From Massachusetts through New Hampshire, and all the way up to Maine, roll past endless beaches and fishing harbors, artists’ colonies and historic districts.

Where to eat: Besides all the great restaurants in Portland, [Luke’s Lobster] (http://lukeslobster.com) is a must for their Maine-style rolls (the lobster is chilled, served atop a buttered, toasted bun, with a swipe of mayo).

Where to stay:Wentworth by the Sea in Portsmouth is a Marriott resort in a grand historic waterfront property.

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No other highway has inspired so many classic rock songs, stories, and poems, and no wonder: The 2,200-mile-long Route 66 was one of the original highways built in America. Running from Chicago to California, there’s a sense of nostalgia (mingling with a little loneliness), and curios stops abound.

Where to stop: The Meramec Caves, a 4.6-mile cavern system in the Ozarks, near Missouri. They were once used by Native Americans for shelter, and are said to have been the hideout of Jesse James.

Where to stay: The [Munger Moss Motel] (http://www.mungermoss.com/history.html) is a kitschy cool stay with an iconic selfie-ready sign on Route 66, approximately 1.5 hours from the Meramec Caves.

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is America’s longest linear park, running 469 miles through 29 counties in Virginia and North Carolina. The picturesque road is hugged by the soft green valleys that descend from the Blue Ridge Mountains, and often clouded by a heavy mist that can fall over the area in the early morning or at sunset—so drive with caution.

Where to stop: Dollywood at Pigeon Forge. Just go.

What to eat: Stop off at [Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams] (http://bentonscountryhams2.com) to try hams that are slow cured and aged nine to ten months.

Where to stay:Hotel Indigo, a boutique downtown hotel in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Stretching more than 2,000 miles along the Mississippi River, the Great River Road passes through a whopping ten states. You’ll cruise past plantation homes in the Deep South, the famed Crossroads in Mississippi, and endless roadside barbecue. The Natchez Trace Parkway is an emotionally charged detour, with stops along the way showing Native burial mounds.

Where to stop: Vicksburg is a major stop for history buffs—it’s home to Vicksburg National Military Park, the site of a 47-day Civil War siege. It’s also the place where Coca-Cola was first bottled, a fact that’s happily immortalized at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum. There are plenty of great restaurants, bars, and boutiques in downtown Vicksburg as well.

Where to eat: Elvis Presley’s Graceland and Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous Restaurant are both must-stops. And no matter the hour, swing by famed Café du Monde in New Orleans' Jackson Square for little bags of beignets (ask for more powdered sugar).

Down the snaking shoreline from Washington State to the California Redwoods, Oregon's Highway 101 puts on a show, from broad Cannon Beach to dozens of outstanding state parks with even better names (see: Devils Punchbowl, Cape Perpetua). Each detour is distinctive, and the drive is—dare we say it—as lovely as California's Highway 1.)

Where to stop: One of the most famous landmarks on the Oregon coast is Haystack Rock, forever known as Goonies Rock, thanks to its appearance at the end of the 1981 kidventure flick The Goonies. The sea stack rises 235 feet above sea level, and is a visible beacon calling you to Cannon Beach.

Where to eat:Pelican Pub and Brewery in surfers' cove Pacific City lets you drink a locally brewed porter with your toes in the sand. Nothing wrong with that.

Where to stay: Built in the early 1890s, the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse—just five miles from Cape Perpetua—has an adjacent light keeper’s house that's now a plush bed and breakfast (with a memorable multi-course meal in the morning). If you're the sporting type, [Bandon Dunes](http://www.bandondunesgolf.com/ golf resort is nationally renowned and a great place to stay for a day (or two).

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The 1,390-mile Alaska Highway has a fairly legendary name—the Alcan (ooh)—and views to match. Starting in Seattle, crossing over the border to Vancouver, and then on to Anchorage, you'll see the best of the Northwest, super-sized. "Mountains are wide and widely spaced, and massive lakes are electric blue," writes Allison Williams for Seattle Met magazine. Bears and moose will keep you company along the way.

Where to stop: Vancouver, always, for a walk through Stanley Park and some amazing meals to fortify you on the long road (see below). Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory is one of the few landmark towns on the Alcan (and a good place to overnight).

Where to eat: In Vancouver, join the line at Indian institution Vij’s for lamb popsicles and spicy goat curry; in Whitehorse, try Antoinette's or Burnt Toast Cafe.

It goes by many names: The Backbone of America. The Loneliest Road in America. Ever since its early stages of construction in 1926, this 3,000-mile stretch of blacktop has captured the American imagination, following the same route as the Overland Stagecoach and the Pony Express. It splits the country right down the middle, passing through a dozen states, including West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada. Have we driven it? Not yet. But we're always up for a challenge...

Where to stop: Make time for the outdoors, and tick some of the national parks off of your list—Indiana's George Rogers Clark National Historic Park, the Black Canyon of Colorado's Gunnison National Park, and more.

Where to eat: In the 3,000-mile stretch, you'll have more than enough places to try, but we recommend seeking out some regional specialties and tried-and-true stops: think a slaw-dog in West Virginia, Cincinnati-style chili in Ohio, sugar cream pie in Indiana, and Rocky Mountain oysters in Colorado.

Not all roads are created equal. The legendary 64-mile stretch, known as the Hana Highway or Road to Hana, snakes along the northeastern coast of Maui with 600 curvy bends and fifty-plus-wait-your-turn bridges (We suggest a Jeep Wrangler for this journey.) Leisurely driving is rewarded with towering coastal cliffs, plunging waterfalls, dense jungle, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Where to stop: With its bamboo canopy, Waikamoi Nature Trail, makes for a dreamy hike. The mystical Waikani Falls and volcanic black sand beaches at Wai’ainapanapa (glistening waters) State Park make for ideal Instagram moments.

Where to eat: The sleepy farm stand Twin Falls is a great place for a pit stop, with fruit smoothies and squeezed-to-order sugarcane juice. For a proper sit-down lunch with a view, The Mill House sources its ingredients from the nearby Maui Tropical Plantation grounds.

Where to stay: Drop your bags at the blissed-out, television-free Travaasa Hana and book a traditional Hawaiian Lomilomi healing massage with deep kneading.

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Spreading across Edwards Plateau—with San Antonio to the south and Austin to the east—this drive is a dramatic mix of rugged hills and rolling rivers. There’s a smattering of small towns like Fredericksburg, Lampass, and New Braunfels, which offer surprises including award-winning vineyards and boutique lavender and olive tree farms.

Where to stop: Outside Fredericksburg, rock climbers and hiking enthusiasts can visit Enchanted Rock, made of an other-worldly pink granite. History can walk the sprawling grounds of the LBJ Ranch—a land rich with mighty live oaks and environmentalist Lady Bird Johnson’s wildflowers.

Where to eat: A land well-known for its serious BBQ, Brenham's funky Truth BBQ doles out the informal Texas Trinity: thick-cut brisket, smoked sausage, juicy ribs. Wash it down with cold cans of Lone Star beer.

Where to stay: Book a casita at the intimate, 9-room Inn at The Inn at Dos Brisas, which is located along the bluebonnet-flowered hills in the town of Washington. Take a dip in the infinity pool, where you can stare out at grazing horses and then dine at the inn’s farm-to-table restaurant, where ingredients are plucked right from inn’s organic garden.

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Spanning more than 200 miles of idyllic New England countryside, this route takes you through countless Norman Rockwell-esque towns. Veer past country stores and farm stands and explore the well-traversed stops of Wilmington, Ludlow, Killington, Warren, and Stowe.

Where to stop: Stowe Recreation Path is ideal for biking, hikes, and idle picnics. In Weston, give yourself a little time to browse around the Vermont Country Store (est. 1946) where you’ll find everything from old- fashioned fudge to seersucker pajamas.

Where to eat: You can get casual authentic Mexican eats at the no-frills, local favorite Mad Taco (Waitsfield and Montpelier) and for something sweet and savory, try goat cheese with caramel sauce (yes, that’s right) at the family-run Fat Toad Farm in Brookfield.

Where to stay: In Warren, check in to The Pitcher Inn, a stately-chic white house kitted out in a haute New England prep decor (duck decoys, paneled walls). After a country breakfast, take out a complimentary canoe on the trout-filled stream or play a game of shuffleboard.

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Welcome to the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, part of 15,000 square miles of Central New Mexico. Cruise down Highway 14, dotted with dusty pioneer trails and Western ghost towns like Cerrillos. From Santa Fe, the 56-mile High Road To Taos, weaves through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains: a range of lush hillsides and orchards. It then drops down into tiny Hispanic towns like Chimayo and the summit village of Truchas.

Where to stop: With more than 1,000 years of history, the high-desert dwelling known as Taos Pueblo is where resident artisans hawk authentic wares like mica-flecked pottery and silver jewelry.

Where to stay: In the heart of downtown Santa Fe, Rosewood’s 58-room Inn of the Anasazi is decorated with warm kiva fireplaces, Navajo rugs, and 100-year-old ledger prints.

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Urgent.lyIf you’re a regular driver, then an AAA Membership and the app are must-haves. If you hit the road less frequently, Urgent.ly can offer some of the same roadside assistance features that AAA does. The app offers on-demand towing, lockout, jump start, fuel delivery, and flat tire help. Just request assistance within the app when you're in distress and it will connect you with the closest service provider. Payments are easily handled within the app.

Flush Toilet FinderWhen you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go. On a road trip, this inevitably happens the second you’ve started exploring a roadside town with no gas station or Starbucks in sight. Flush Toilet Finder has almost 200,000 public bathrooms located in its database, along with info about whether or not you’ll need a code or have to pay a fee in order to use them. Bathrooms also have ratings, so you can make an educated decision when it comes to deciding where to stop.

This article was originally published in 2014. It has been updated with new information.